Family, friends, and industry leaders from both the e-hailing and taxi sectors stood side by side to pay their respects — a rare moment of unity born out of tragedy.

Mvelase’s siblings remembered him as gentle, joyful, and deeply devoted to his loved ones. “He truly lived up to his name, always bringing happiness wherever he went,” one family member said. “He didn’t deserve to leave us like this.”

Their grief was matched by frustration. Relatives voiced disappointment at the lack of progress in the investigation and called on authorities to act decisively. “We have seen no tangible action from the police,” said his uncle, Doctor Khuzwayo. “We’re asking the Gauteng Transport MEC to suspend taxi operations in Soweto until this case is resolved.”

Mvelase was shot and his car set alight outside Maponya Mall in Soweto on 13 August — only three days after he started working as an e-hailing driver. Taxi violence is suspected, but no arrests have been confirmed.

For the Ulundi community, Saturday’s service was not just a farewell but a plea for justice and an end to the bloodshed.

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Mvelase was shot and his vehicle set alight outside Maponya Mall on Wednesday night, a crime that has sparked widespread anger and grief. The attack forced the closure of the popular mall after residents took to the streets in protest, blocking nearby roads to express their outrage.

Authorities believe the killing may be linked to ongoing tensions between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers, a conflict that has flared repeatedly in recent years.

Mvelase’s death has reignited calls for stronger safety measures in the e-hailing industry, with many warning that drivers remain highly vulnerable to violent attacks.

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Mvelase was gunned down outside Maponya Mall, and his vehicle was set alight in what is believed to be linked to the ongoing conflict between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers.

His death has sparked outrage in the community, with residents taking to the streets demanding justice. Authorities have appealed for calm while investigations continue.

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